Copper in water

[Toad37]

Very interesting thread. I wish I had some answers for ya. I remember a couple of years back watching a video of a green tree python breeder that would put a piece of copper wire in everyone of his water bowls. He swore by the practice of doing so. I have never tried it, but am very interested in the thread... Good one

There seems to be some really good benefits for the animals but before I do it I want to make sure there won't be any adverse effects.

I have seen a video or two about putting a penny in the water bowl. Copper naturally kills bacteria. I clean my snakes bowls often I don't think there would be any bacteria?

I don't thinks it's a question of whether or not the bowl itself is clean. Water naturally harbors bacteria. Whether you change waters every 3 days or once a week I imagine that would be enough time for bacteria to grow (I'm no scientist!) Especially in a room that's already kept humid. There also seems to be a lot of other health benefits linked to the copper in the water.